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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Empty Tomb ... Full Life!

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    Christians often talk about how that what Satan offers is empty and vain, yet the majority of Christians live, at best, half-lives. More empty than full, more cloudy than sunny, more searching than satisfied. Why? Because we have confined the power of the

    Easter weekend, our church sent out hundreds of plastic eggs to help our neighbors consider their own existence. Inside, a simple message: “Is your life as empty as this egg? Ever feel like you’ve got a shiny coat outside – but empty and void on the inside? Come Sunday & learn why the Empty Tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detours

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,393 views

    When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

    Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Having The Right Focus For The Race” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    This message deals with Hebrews 12:1-2. It is about the race we have to run as believers. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-2 TOPIC: “Having the Right Focus For The Race” INTRODUCTION: I. DON’T FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE OR THE PROBLEMS (V. 1). A. Be mindful of the people, but don’t focus on them. 1. People sometimes disappoint us (2 Timothy 4:10). 2. People sometimes betray us a. Judas betrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,364 views

    to do what Jesus did, to preach what He preach, and live out a life of Jesus Christ. To run this race fully for Him.

    Sermon Title: What Did Jesus Do? Prayer… Why do we need to baptize? Last week Pst. Daniel shared because “we want to follow Jesus” Shall we read together it’s in your notes: “Do what Jesus did, preach what Jesus preach, together we live out the live of Jesus Christ” Today I Want to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Listening

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,568 views

    Is your life running so fast that you cannot hear God? His angels appeared to announce the birth of Christ but who was "listening?"

    Are You Listening? The Christmas Season is closing in. We have do lists, shopping lists, and invitations to parties, as well as church and school Christmas presentations. It seems that when we need the most to slow down to appreciate the season, we are too busy to do so. In fact, I sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Hill avatar

    Get A Grip Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,819 views

    If you really want life to run a little smoother, then, the writer of Proverbs says, you must be able to manage your anger.

    “Making Life Work” – Pt. 9 Manage Anger What is it that gets you mad? I’m sure that for each person here there is one thing that really pushes your buttons, really gets your goat and really makes you mad. I recently read the results of an Internet poll that asked people the question, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Entangled Families

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? How strong a role does genetics play in who we are? Is it the only factor?

    1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained Jerusalem and followed the line of David, was called Judah). None of the Northern Kings were godly; some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lighten The Load Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 13,368 views

    This is the second sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon shows us how to run the Christian race faster and endure longer.

    Sunday Morning August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #2 LIGHTEN THE LOAD Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: 1. Have you ever run a race? I am sure most of us have run in a race at some point in our life. If you want to see the best foot races, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    We must fix our hearts upon our Lord and determine that we are going to run the Human Race, come what may.

    The Human Race 06/10/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 Text: Hebrews 12:1 Introduction The writer of the letter to the Hebrews, in the passage we just read, speaks of a city prepared for those who were called out of this world to follow God by faith. A city founded in a better country then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Let Jesus Find You

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    Jesus not only eats with sinners, He runs down the road and drags them in for the meal; they need only accept that they have been found.

    Let Jesus Find You A Sermon on Luke 15 You may have heard of Thomas Kinkade. He is often called the “Painter of Light.” You’ll recognize his paintings by their quaint cottages, horse drawn carriages, or cobblestone bridges, but above all, their fantastic use of color and light. And if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Heaven Is Counting On You

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    We have a responsibility to run the race God has called us to. All of Heaven is counting on us and rooting us on.

    n We are being rooted on by the hosts of heaven that have gone on before us. n It is our duty to continue and finish what they started. n The baton has been passed to you and me. How do we accomplish this? 1. PRACTICE (1 Corinthians 9:25) * Lay aside the weight—“weight”=mass, burden, hindrance ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    The Last Lap

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 19,638 views

    God helps us run the race before us. Are you planning on finishing the race of life well? With God's help you can.

    The Last Lap by Steve Keeler 2 Timothy 4:7-8; "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Dealing With A Burden (Revised)

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    When God presents us with a burden, we can either embrace it or run from it and it all says tons about our character.

    Dealing with a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 11/8/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Premise: When God presents us with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Right Living Begins With Right Thinking Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2014
    based on 12 ratings
     | 35,528 views

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV) Every word that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously. Our thoughts, values and beliefs, will make us or break us. Our mind has incredible power, so be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For God Somewhere He Will Never Be. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 1, 2015
     | 5,250 views

    Church Going Folks Are Running Scared Since They Are Looking For God Somewhere He Will Never Be. I Will Pray Your Courage Returns.

    My beloved brothers and sisters inside the household of the God of Abraham and to those of us who just attend a church building; I am praying that your courage return. Since the recent shooting in Charleston, SC, it saddens my heart to see that most Americanized churchgoers are currently running ...read more

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    Denomination: *other